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minimum of 2.00 GPA for the semester, will remain on Continued Probation. If the student’scumulative GPA rises to 2.00 or above at the end of a semester, the student will be returnedto Good Standing.Academic Suspension –Any student on Academic Probation or Continued Probationwhose cumulative GPA is below a 2.00, and who does not maintain a semester GPA of atleast 2.00, will be placed on Academic Suspension.1st time on suspension – must sit out one semester2nd time on suspension – must sit out two semesters3rd time on suspension – must sit out six semesters (2 academic years) mandatory (Afterthis suspension, student must petition for readmission with the regional Vice Chancellor ofAcademic Affairs or designee)Any student placed on Academic Suspension will have the right to appeal to the regionalVice Chancellor of Academic Affairs or designee. If the student wishes to continue in classesfor the next semester, an appeal must be filed in time to register for, and begin, classes thesemester following placement on Academic Suspension. Appeals should be considered onlyfor students who have extenuating circumstances that can be substantiated by objectivedocumentation.Upon returning from each suspension, the student will remain in Academic Probation statusand must achieve a 2.00 GPA or higher each term. If the student’s cumulative GPA rises to2.00 or above at the end of a semester, the student will be returned to Good Standing.Suspension from one campus constitutes suspension from the College. Petitions forreadmission can be initiated at the campus where the student intends to enroll.The College may elect to address individual mitigating circumstances administratively, withappropriate documentation to justify continuation of academic eligibility. The student mayalways exercise his/her right of due process.Students receiving financial aid must demonstrate satisfactory progress toward completion ofa program within a specified time frame based on their enrollment status. Students also mustsuccessfully complete the minimum number of credit hours required for that status eachsemester. All students are expected to maintain a minimum of a 2.00 cumulative GPA to beeligible for graduation. Questions about standards of progress and academic standing shouldbe addressed to the Office of Student Affairs.For more information on meeting satisfactory academic progress for students receivingfinancial aid, please visit www.ivytech.edu/financialaid/awards-and-policies.html.SPECIAL PROBLEMSThe Office of Student Affairs is available to help with special problems, exceptionalcircumstances, and general complaints. Special problems, exceptional circumstances, andgeneral complaints are ultimately the responsibility of the Chief Administrative Officer of theregion, designated staff and committees.ASSESSMENTAssessment is a tool that supports the College mission to prepare Indiana residents to learn,live, and work in a diverse and globally competitive environment. A college-wide assessmentplan has been developed to measure students’ academic success. The plan reflects theCollege’s commitment to enhanced student learning from initial evaluation for courseplacement through outcomes assessment and subsequent institutional improvement thatoccurs as a result of these activities.20